topological

adjective

to·​po·​log·​i·​cal ˌtä-pə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

1

: of or relating to topology

2

: being or involving properties unaltered under a homeomorphism

continuity and connectedness are topological properties

topologically

ˌtä-pə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of topological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the actual topology, the pure math part that goes into topological data analysis, is at this point relatively old in terms of just literally the pure math component of it. — Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

The researchers therefore see the result as a benchmark for future experiments that directly probe the state’s topological order and the exchange statistics of its quasiparticles. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Although the first topological ideas only emerged in the 18th century, the history of the Platonic solids stretches back much further. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

Microsoft needs to be included on the watch list for its endeavor to establish a topological quantum architecture. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing topological

• topological group
• topological space
• topological transformation

Rhymes for topological

• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
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